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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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